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Beyond Reach?
By John Madeley

about the book
When a feisty young married woman inspires a church minister with an unfortunate choice of women to join a campaign to end poverty, the result is an explosive mix that takes them into a world that neither bargained for.

Set in 2005 this novel is an eye-witness account of the Make Poverty History campaign, of the scrapes and joys of campaigning for a just cause.

Taking the reader through English suburbia, to Gleneagles in Scotland, and Niger, West Africa, John Madeley tells a sensitive, gripping, yet witty story of a relationship between people who are dedicated to ending poverty, and asks deep questions about the nature of love. Their relationship energises them for the campaign, leading them to a devastating exposé of government duplicity.

Anyone who took part in the Make Poverty History campaign, who bought a wrist band, who now wants to see the end of poverty, or who just wants a good read, will find this an inspiring book.

A revealing story about a scandal of our time, witty, sharp - and above all urgent’ - Rosie Boycott

In this amusing novel, John Madeley links modern ethics and politics with the age-old issues of relationships and the meaning of life. All this, with serious intent, too’ - Tim Lang

In the tradition of Saturday, this outstanding novel weaves together the world of public events with the private world of individual lives’ - Carl Rayer

Be warned, this book could change your life’ - Ann Pettifor

Released: October 2009
Price: £9.99
ISBN: 9 780955 437373
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